Lower Sacramento River · Weekly report
Lower Sacramento River fishing report
Current conditions in brief
As of October 29, 2026: The Lower Sac is steady and clear at about 6,000 CFS from Keswick, with 57°F water. Rainbows are sitting behind spawning salmon eating eggs. Away from the redds, fish small olive hot spots, Weiss-style nymphs and a rubber-leg stone. Hatchery steelhead are showing around Jellys Ferry and will take a swung fly.
Conditions
- Flows: About 6,000 CFS at Keswick and about 6,800 CFS at Bend Bridge. Daily averages at Keswick have stayed between about 6,000 and 6,100 since mid-October.
- Water temp: About 57°F at Keswick and 56–58°F at Bend Bridge.
- Clarity: Clear. Saturday's light rain isn't expected to color the river.
Read this week's full report: Lower Sac Fishing Report – Steady Flows, Float Low for Room
Lower Sac questions this week
Is the Lower Sac fishing well right now?
As of October 29, 2026: Another steady week on the Lower Sac. Keswick has held right around 6,000 CFS for more than two weeks, and the latest shop report (10/27) says no flow changes are planned for now. The salmon are still spawning, and the rainbows are parked right behind them.
What flies are working on the Lower Sacramento River right now?
As of October 29, 2026: Behind the salmon: Egg patterns drifted just downstream of the redds. Match the size and shade of the loose eggs you see drifting. Away from the redds: Small mayfly nymphs like olive hot spots and Weiss-style nymphs, with a rubber-leg stone as the anchor fly. Small bugs: A few tiny caddis and PMDs are still around, so keep a Bird's Nest and a small PMD nymph handy, plus BWO patterns for cloudy days. Jellys Ferry and below: Hatchery steelhead are showing up and are willing to chase a swung fly.
What are the Lower Sacramento River flows right now?
As of October 29, 2026: About 6,000 CFS at Keswick and about 6,800 CFS at Bend Bridge. Daily averages at Keswick have stayed between about 6,000 and 6,100 since mid-October. Water temperature: About 57°F at Keswick and 56–58°F at Bend Bridge. Gauge readings are provisional; see the sources listed in the report.
All Lower Sacramento River reports
- Lower Sac Fishing Report – Steady Flows, Float Low for Room ()
- Lower Sac Fishing Report – Salmon Pile In, Eggs Still Rule ()
- Sacramento River Fishing Report – The Egg Bite Is On in Redding ()
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